State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed has refuted claims that President William Ruto made a phone call to lawyer Morara Kebaso, dismissing the allegations as baseless.
During an interview on Citizen TV on August 28, 2024, Hussein Mohammed responded to assertions made by activist Morara Kebaso, who alleged that President Ruto personally reached out to him and even offered him a job. Kebaso, known for his vocal criticism of President Ruto’s administration, sparked significant controversy with his claims.
In a live call during the interview, Hussein Mohammed expressed disbelief at Kebaso’s statements. “I am shocked by Morara’s accusations. It’s absurd that he would lie on national television, claiming the President called him. I must address this because, Jeff, you allowed this to air. For the record, no such call ever took place; it’s a figment of his imagination,” Hussein asserted.
He reiterated that the alleged phone call was entirely fabricated, emphasizing that Kebaso’s claims were purely imaginary.
Morara Kebaso had previously stated that he received calls from individuals close to President Ruto and, after rejecting their offers, was allegedly contacted by the President himself with a job offer, which he also declined. “I received calls from those close to the President, and eventually, the President himself reached out to me,” Kebaso claimed. “I declined the offer because I believe there are already enough people in government, and frankly, I wouldn’t want to be part of the corruption that seems pervasive there,” he added.
This confrontation has become a focal point in the ongoing discourse on government transparency and the integrity of public officials in Kenya.
Isaac Mwaura, the current government spokesperson, also weighed in on the matter, denying that President Ruto ever contacted Kebaso. Mwaura urged Kebaso to reflect on his conscience and show patriotism. “Morara Kebaso, I am not aware of any call from the President to you. Please examine your conscience and show some patriotism. I just bumped into you at KICC like any other fellow citizen. Be honest with yourself,” Mwaura stated.
When asked to provide evidence of the alleged call, Kebaso refused, stating that he would not engage in practices such as recording or putting the Head of State on speakerphone to prove his point.
